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🌱 Lockhart Lions Set Records + Panthers Cheerleaders Top Prize
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Good morning, people of North Austin-Pflugerville! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the North Austin-Pflugerville Daily.
First, today's weather:
Sunny, windy and less humid. High: 70 Low: 32.
Here are the top stories in North Austin-Pflugerville today:
- On Wednesday, Feb. 9, "Coach Josh Gilbert's Lockhart Lions set several personal records" during the Pflugerville Powerlifting Meet. On Saturday, Feb. 12, the team traveled to Smithville, and they're getting "closer to qualifying for Regionals in March." For a list of results from the previous meets, please visit: (Lockhart Post Register)
- This weekend there are lots of fun things to do in Pflugerville and surrounding areas for the whole family! Some of them include "visiting a local barbecue, burger or brunch joint; spending happy hour at a nearby eatery; watching the Olympics at a local sports bar; and finding a volunteering opportunity to get involved and give back." Check out a list of February things to do in town and visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)
- This past weekend, the Pflugerville High School Panthers cheerleading team received the top prize during the "Cheer America Cheer Nationals" held in Galveston, Texas. "THE ONE Cheer and Finals consists of five regional competitions" and the "winners qualify for the virtual national championship this summer to compete for 'The ONE Champion.'" The Panthers placed first in the small varsity division and earned the Grand Champion title in the school division and will be going "to the invite-only THE ONE Cheer and Dance Finals in the spring." To celebrate, "they brought home new championship rings and jackets, as well as banners to hang around their school." For more information visit: (Spectrum News)
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Today in North Austin-Pflugerville:
- JV Boys Golf v. Bastrop @ Colovista at Hendrickson High School. (8 a.m.)
- Young Professionals' Networking Mixer and Happy Hour at Gossip Shack Grand Ave. (6:30 p.m.)
- Board of Trustees Regular Meeting at Pflugerville ISD. (7 p.m.)
- SAFE-D 2022 3-day Annual Conference at Round Rock Kalahari Resort & Convention Center. (2 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- "Congratulations to the Pflugerville Education Foundation as they prepare for their annual gala fundraiser!" (Facebook)
- "For more information from Austin Public Health about COVID-19 vaccines visit Get a COVID-19 vaccine | AustinTexas.gov." (Facebook)
- "The pantry at the Creekside neighborhood senior apartments needs the following items: Fresh eggs, paper towels, toilet paper, refried beans, jars of creamy peanut butter,
crackers, small cans of chicken or tuna, coffee, ramen noodle cups and soup. The pantry supports a large number of seniors with no cars and limited family support. Please share this request with friends and neighbors. Drop any items at 609 Brown Drive in Pflugerville, or the neighbor will be happy to pick up the donations." (Nextdoor)
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— Gabriela Couvillion
About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!
